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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 486.62, 671.50 and 321.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 486.62, 671.50 and 321.16 is: 443.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    486.62 : 671.50 = 321.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    486.62/671.50 = 321.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    486.62x = 671.50 × 321.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    486.62x = 215,658.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 215,658.94/486.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 443.18

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